*'''Tunica Airport''', 2986 Beatline Road, two miles South of Tunica and approximately one mile east of U.S. Highway 61, (877) 359-8864, (662) 357-7330, (662) 357-7331 (fax), [http://www.tunicaairport.com/]. The Tunica Airport includes an 11,000 sq ft terminal with first class amenities and full aviation services. Recent construction of a 7,000 feet runway allows the landing of 727s.

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*'''Tunica Airport (UTM)''', 209 South Airport Blvd, two miles South of Tunica and approximately one mile east of U.S. Highway 61, (662) 357-7320, (662) 357-7321 (fax), [http://www.tunicaairport.com/]. The Tunica Airport includes an 11,000 sq ft terminal with first class amenities and full aviation services. Recent construction of a 8,500 feet runway allows the landing of commercial air carrier aircraft.

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Revision as of 14:28, 16 November 2012

Tunica[1] is a casino resort town in the northwest part of Mississippi on the Mississippi River.

Just a few years ago Tunica was nothing more than a farming community with fields of cotton, beans and rice. Tunica County was the poorest county in the United States and had a very high unemployment rate. Within a few years Tunica has evolved into the 3rd largest gaming market in the US behind Las Vegas and Atlantic City. In Tunica you can find abundant gaming, Las Vegas style entertainment, world class golf and various dining options.

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Get in

Tunica Airport (UTM), 209 South Airport Blvd, two miles South of Tunica and approximately one mile east of U.S. Highway 61, (662) 357-7320, (662) 357-7321 (fax), [2]. The Tunica Airport includes an 11,000 sq ft terminal with first class amenities and full aviation services. Recent construction of a 8,500 feet runway allows the landing of commercial air carrier aircraft.

Get around

Casino Shuttle, [3]. Take convenient inter-casino shuttle for traveling between casinos. Convenient pick up times every 20 minutes in front of each casino.

As of 11/2008 there is no inter casino shuttle service, This service was terminated by the participating esablishments.

Casinos

Bally's Casino, 1450 Ballys Blvd, (662) 357-1500, 1-800-38BALLY, [4]. Conveniently located in the heart of Tunica. Opened since December 18, 1995. Offers 40,000-square feet of gaming space with over a thousand slots and twenty six table games in a rustic western-themed hotel casino. Three restaurants offer a wide range of choices.

Gold Strike Casino Resort, 1010 Casino Center Drive, 1-888-24K-PLAY (1-888-245-7529), [6]. The 317 foot tall, 31-story, facility is one of the tallest buildings in the State of Mississippi. Over 1,400 reel and video slot machines, over 40 table games and a twelve-table poker room. The 1,200 room resort with a variety of rooms and suites, several of which are complemented by views of the majestic Mississippi River. Indoor pool, spa with massage therapy and tanning available by appointment. Business services provided by the front desk include photocopies, fax services and Federal Express shipping. Fine to informal dining can be found in three stand-alone restaurants and food court, including a seafood buffet on Fridays.

Hollywood Casino Tunica, 1150 Casino Strip Resort, (800) 871-0711, (662) 357-7700, [8]. Located 35 miles south of Memphis in the heart of Tunica's Casino Strip. With a 54,000 square foot gaming floor, a 494-room luxury hotel, a 123-space RV Park, three award-winning restaurants and access to a championship golf course at River Bend Links. There's also a movie memorabilia collection, including the biplane from Hitchcock's famed thriller, "North by Northwest," the Harrier jet from "True Lies," the "Batmobile" and a 6,000 pound scale model of "Titanic." Voted "Best Place to Play" by Casino Player Magazine.

Do

Tunica River Queen, Tunica RiverPark, [13]. 300-seat paddle-wheeler allowing passengers river cruises on the mighty Mississippi River. Beginning at 9 each night the Tunica Queen remains docked and operates as a 60-seat supper club and nightclub. For Ticket Information. (Riverboat operations the Tunica RiverPark are suspended from October 31st, 2005 until the Spring of 2006.)

Tunica Air Races, [14], June 1 - 4, 2006. Air racing, vintage airplanes, and aerial acrobatics. This years performers include US Army Golden Knights Championship Parachute Team, the world's only flying B-29 (FIFI), and various acrobatic pilots.

See

Tunica RiverPark, [15]. The Tunica RiverPark offers and extensive, interactive center that showcases the life of the Mississippi River and its history. Museum features exhibits, 48 foot observation deck, and 4 large aquariums with native river life. The park includes a 130 acre forest with walking trails along the Mississippi River. The exhibits focus on the Delta, its wildlife, the levee system, and the economic impact on the region. The Tunica Queen [16] offers four daily river excursions that depart from the RiverPark each day.

Town of Tunica, [17]. 10 miles south of the casino resort area. Downtown Tunica is filled with Southern Charm. Things to see are many unique shops, a pickle factory, large selection of antiques, a picturesque park, and the Veterans Memorial. A downtown revitalization had made Tunica a nice town to visit. The city was recently named a Mississippi Main Street Community.

Buy

Eat

Paula Dean buffet - Southern cuisine under Harrah's Tunica

Drink

Sleep

Westgate Tunica Resort, 1724 Casino Center Dr, Robinsonville, [18]. A Mississippi resort hotel with lodging and accommodations offering one bedroom and deluxe suites with a full kitchen and washer/dryer, plus it is close to the casinos, attractions and fun things to do. Pet Friendly.

Key West Inn, [19]. Inexpensive motel near the casinos. Large rooms with mini refrigerators and microwaves. Free breakfast.

Stay Safe

Being that there are no walkable streets in Tunica, there is very little street crime. Casinos are very safe places as almost every square inch of the property is covered by video surveillance. That said, a bump and grab purse snatching on a crowded casino floor, while extremely unlikely, is not impossible. Just keep your possessions close, and you should have nothing else to worry about.